Ivory Coast, the defending bronze medalists, were eliminated from the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on May 24, 2026, after a heavy defeat in the quarterfinals. The match took place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.
The Ivorian team, which had won bronze in the previous edition, failed to advance to the semifinals for the second consecutive tournament. The defeat marks a disappointing end to their campaign in the continental competition.
Details of the match score and opponent were not immediately available from verified sources. The tournament continues with the semifinals scheduled for later this week.
